{"product_id":"platinum-galaxy-ricefish-school-of-5","title":"Platinum Galaxy Ricefish (School of 5)","description":"\u003cp\u003eA school of five ricefish with white reflective scales makes a very visible display in the fish tank. Medaka Galaxy Ricefish are standouts in small community fish tanks and planted aquariums. These fish can also handle temperatures into the 60s. 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They are cool-water fish and do fine at room temperature, and they also do well in outdoor ponds and patio tubs in warm months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Feed crushed flake or micro pellets once or twice a day, only as much as they eat in a couple of minutes. They also enjoy frozen brine shrimp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTankmates:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ricefish get along with other small, peaceful fish like white clouds, small rasboras, danios and shrimp. They can share an unheated tank with cool-water species, but avoid large or fast fish (including fancy goldfish) that may eat or outcompete them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGood to know:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medaka have been kept in Japan for centuries and are one of the hardiest small fish in the hobby. 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